Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
KP
Observation Date:
February 27, 2022
Submitted:
February 27, 2022
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Entrance to Bagley Lakes basin

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
4381
Aspect:
W
Comments:
Approximately 100’ across, failed within old/new interface approx. 1ft deep. Unknown trigger, but no ski tracks entering indicates a natural trigger. 38° avg. slope angle from slope to debris pile

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Found an unknown, natural triggered avalanche while on a tour with my AIARE level 1 students today. We were touring down from Cheap Date and extending down to the lake when we happened upon this avalanche.

Media

Public Field Report: Entrance to Bagley Lakes basin

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Storm Slab
Comments: 
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